Area briefs: Clemson's Blanks named second-team freshman All-American

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Dec 8, 2012 at 12:01 AMDec 9, 2012 at 12:49 AM

Staff reports

Clemson defender Travis Blanks has been named a second-team Freshman All-American by Scout.com and Fox Sports.... Three football players were named to various All-America teams by Lindy's Sports on Saturday. Junior receiver DeAndre Hopkins was a second-team selection along with senior center Dalton Freeman. Junior quarterback Tajh Boyd was a third team selection.... Wide receiver Hopkins has been named a second-team All-American by Phil Steele.Limestone: In Newberry, the wrestling team went 1-2 at the Sixth Annual Newberry Duals. After dropping their first two matches of the day to Lake Erie and No. 8 Findlay, the Saints bounced back with a 31-18 victory over Cumberland.